| hyperopia | Farsightedness or hyperopia occurs when a refractive error in which light rays entering the eye are focused behind the retina. This condition is easily corrected with corrective lenses or contact lenses. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| absolute hyperopia | Manifest hyperopia that cannot be overcome by an effort of accommodation. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| axial hyperopia | Hyperopia due to shortening of the anteroposterior diameter of the globe of the eye. (05 Mar 2000) |
| manifest hyperopia | Hyperopia that can be compensated by accommodation. Synonym: facultative hyperopia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| curvature hyperopia | Hyperopia due to decreased refraction of the anterior ocular segment. (05 Mar 2000) |
| total hyperopia | That which can be determined after complete paralysis of accommodation by means of a cycloplegic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| facultative hyperopia | Hyperopia that can be compensated by accommodation. Synonym: facultative hyperopia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| latent hyperopia | The difference between total and manifest hyperopia. (05 Mar 2000) |